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F-117 Stealth Car

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Jim Router designs a car inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-117A stealth bomber.

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Channel: Naked Science

F-117 Stealth Car

2018• 2 minPG

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Jim Router designs a car inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-117A stealth bomber.

Synopsis

Car designer Jim Router creates a unique vehicle inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-117A stealth bomber. This car disregards traditional design concepts, featuring an angular shape made up of carefully angled panels that mimic the bomber's aesthetics. Inside, the driver sits in the center of a cockpit designed to evoke the jet feel, with instruments based on the F-117. Although Router's stealth car appears eccentric, he is also known for his work on the Lotus Elan, showcasing his diverse design capabilities.

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